Evacuation drill at Benazir Bhutto airport today

Islamabad

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) will organise an evacuation drill to create awareness amongst the airport employees working at Benazir Bhutto International Airport (BBIAP) today (Tuesday). 

The drill is aimed at creating awareness amongst airport functionaries, which is essential for management and reduction of fire risk at airport. In case of fire emergency, earthquake or any unlawful act, evacuation of terminal building is required. 

Only airport employees, ambulances and fire fighting units will participate in this exercise at 1 p.m. The general public is being informed in advance to avoid panic during the evacuation drill. During the exercise, flight operations will remain normal.

As part of the exercise, mock drills are going to be held to ensure that Fire and Safety services provided at the airports are organized, equipped, staffed, trained and operated to International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) standards.  

The purpose of this Fire Fighting Drill is to promote Fire and Safety awareness and to develop safety culture at the airport. The key role of Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) at PCAA is to save human lives during aircraft and non-aircraft emergencies and minimize the extent of damage/consequences.